Category: Cordcutting

Today finally marks the YouTube TV app being released for the masses and on multiple platforms with others in the pipeline. Be forewarned it shares similarities to the YouTube app on pretty much every internet enabled platform that has. Thankfully though that doesn’t hinder how great the outperforms or the way it looks just in […]

As per first reported by Variety, it seems like AT&T is building an Android TV based DirectTV box. The company is about to introduce a new TV set-top box named in the FCC docs as “the new AT&T/DirecTV Wireless 4K OTT Client.” that’s based on the Android TV platform and ditches satellite connectivity for over-the-top streaming, according […]

It’s only been a short while since Google Assistant came out on Android TV specifically the Nvidia Shield. But in that short time we already have one of the biggest streaming apps Hulu, adding support for it even if it is just basic functionality. It shows good progress for the platform as a whole as […]

If you’re like me you use Plex a lot but sometimes you want to find out what’s going on local or globally via the news. Today that changes as Plex is introducing Plex News! It will be presented alongside your existing media for a seamless experience and as you watch different clips overtime Plex says […]

Today, pre-orders begin for a 16GB SHIELD TV bundled with a remote and priced at $179. This is good news for those on the edge about getting one. So What Do I Get? For $179 you get the SHIELD TV + remote but no controller if you want the SHIELD for pure Media consumption or […]

Fox+ fans in the Philippines & Singapore rejoice as an Android TV app is now available on the Play Store. The service was previously only on iOS and Android phone and tablets. The app has a built-in guide for live TV and the ability to resume playback right where you left off on a different […]

Since Google I/O we’ve known a lot of services are coming to Google Home over this year and early next such as Deezer and Spotify Free. Today we get another in the form of a video content provider. So, Google Home owners, open your Google Home app and look under video’s and photo’s and you’ll […]

As you know Vizio TV sets are in a unique transition right now, if you bought your TV set in the past year you might have gotten a free remote in the form of an Android tablet, pretty cool right? It’s definitely different from everyone else and it was all Google Cast based, no traditional […]

Having little ones can be a lot of work. Thankfully wonderful things like YouTube allow Mom and Dad to do other things while YouTube entertains them, YouTube also has stuff your kid shouldn’t be watching at such a young age and that’s why there’s YouTube Kids! Up until now there was no native Android TV […]

Yesterday Plex announced their live TV & DVR service is expanding to other platforms, Android mobile and Apple TV. Out of beta Also with this expansion the feature is officially out of beta testing but you’ll still need a Plex pass. Timeshifting On top of Live TV support, Plex is giving you the ability to […]

So it’s a been a few weeks since Cordcutting Fortnightly has been posted so let’s get right into it to catch everyone up. First off YouTube TV has expanded to 10 more markets (Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, Charlotte, and Dallas-Fort Worth. ) and is live in all 10 markets […]

Plug in a $70 tuner into your antenna to watch and record broadcast TV it’s that simple, as long as you have a Shield TV and TV Antenna. Instead of $180 for one of Tablo’s all in one boxes you just need this tuner and the Tablo engine app. At first, tuner buyers will get […]

SHIELD TV users will be able to enjoy new features delivered with SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.2. SHIELD Preview Program members will be the first to receive the upgrade as it rolls out over the next couple weeks. This software update brings new cord cutting features from Plex including Live TV and DVR. To celebrate this […]

Cordcutting Fortnightly provides readers with a collection of news in cordcutting that has occurred over the past two weeks. View last fortnight’s news. Google Home Adds New Video & Audio Partners As we reported earlier, users will soon be able to use their voice and the Google Assistant to queue and play videos on their TV […]

Last night while most people were sleeping the US cable network NBC released their app for Android TV. It’s pretty similar in looks to NBC’s other Android app, but made for Android TV. The UI has been adapted for the 10 foot experience with less Leanback styling, but all the same content you’d expect. NBC […]

Cordcutting Fortnightly provides readers with a collection of news in cordcutting that has occurred over the past two weeks. View last fortnight’s news. Twitter Starts New Shows After Twitter’s successful earnings call, where they beat expectations and shot the stock price up, they have continued to dive into live video as a central part of their […]

Have you become a subscriber to YouTube TV? The $35/month package gave users a number of channels, though there were certainly a few that were omitted. Now subscribers will be getting a number of new channels: BBC America, AMC, IFC, Sundance TV, and WE TV. This will make the service more competitive, offering more at […]

Hulu is getting into the Internet TV market, like YouTube TV, PlayStation Vue, and many other competitors. For $40/month, you can watch a variety of popular channels on a multitude of devices with cloud DVRing of shows and on-demand content as well. While the app does support some smart TV platforms, it notably leaves out […]

Cordcutting Fortnightly provides readers with a collection of news in cordcutting that has occurred over the past two weeks. View last fortnight’s news. FCC Votes to Reevaluate Media Ownership Cap In order to promote a large number of broadcasters, the FCC has long had a media ownership cap, effectively a cap on how many households […]

Cordcutting Fortnightly provides readers with a collection of news in cordcutting that has occurred over the past two weeks. Boomerang Launches OTT Service Boomerang, a TV channel for classic cartoons, now lets users stream cartoons through any mobile device with their new service. The service runs for $5 a month and has support for phones, although […]

The arrival of SHOWTIME ® on Sling TV marks the first time an over-the-top (OTT) service has offered content from the four leading premium networks. SHOWTIME features eight different channels and is available today for $10 per month to new and existing Sling TV customers. “We know our price and the ability to personalize your […]

The cordcutting field continues to grow more popular and diverse, and there continue to be news. This is a summary of the big cordcutting news that has happened this week. Boomerang Launches $5 / month streaming service You may know Boomerang as a TV channel where you can watch classic cartoons like Looney Tunes and Tom and […]

CNNgo is a way that cable subscribers can continue to watch CNN shows and news on their phones, tablets, and other devices. However, an exclusive report from Variety hints at an upcoming change to the service that should attract more users. The CNNgo app will start showing original shows that will be free for anyone […]

Twitter has continued to boost their live streaming capabilities through their app. In addition to sports like the NFL, they are now partnering with ESL and DreamHack, two major e-sport leagues. As e-sports continue to grow in popularity, having these deals will allow Twitter to continue becoming a major media organization. The deal will include […]

For a while rumors have been swarming that YouTube executives were making deals with networks for a sort of over-the-top cable service called Unplugged. This service, which would be $35, would blend together traditional media with original YouTube videos (and YouTube Red content) for a novel experience. Today, YouTube unveiled YouTube TV at an event […]

Twitch is launching a new part of their streaming service as a beta: Twitch Communities. Its purpose is to offer a different way of discovering content based around the type of content instead of the game itself. Perhaps I’m interested in speedrunning, but care less about which game. I can check out the Speedrunning Community. […]

USB tuners on Android TV allow users to watch over-the-air channels and even record them locally to watch them later. The feature should be included in the firmware for Android TVs running version 7.0 and up, but when the NVIDIA Shield TV received the update last month USB tuner support was notably not available yet. […]

A spokesperson from Google has recently confirmed that 30-second preroll ads, those that appear before you actually start watching the video, will be removed from the platform next year. Google is a company known for experimentation. The spokesperson said they are looking for ad types that are more effective for both the user and the […]

YouTube Kids launched two years ago, an age that seems surprising given how new the service still seems. The goal of the app was to provide families with a collection of content for kids, filtering out content less suitable. The service launched with some criticism as the company tried to improve its filtering. Since then, […]

Apple Music, their premium music streaming service, will soon be getting some extra value in the form of video. There are two new original shows that will be premiering on the platform, acting as Apple’s first foray into this industry. Although it’s their first video series, they do have plenty of experience with the iTunes […]